Zheng Jun looked full of vigor, with eyes that gleamed brightly. His conduct was visibly upright and honorable as well. Clearly, only someone who harbored justice in his heart could possess such spirit and vitality. I gritted my teeth, naturally forming a plan in my mind—and I could no longer wait for Grand-Uncle-Master Chen to speak first.
"Grand-Uncle-Master Zheng, I have one more item that I wish to present to the Council of Affairs," I suddenly said.
"Present it to the Council of Affairs? Why?" Zheng Jun's expression grew solemn as he scrutinized me from head to toe. In his eyes, I was certainly no innocent either—perhaps even a slippery customer who was hard to pin down.
I took out the pendant and held it in both hands. Under the light, it looked extraordinarily exquisite. At first glance it seemed ordinary, but in truth its material was exceedingly rare. After all, even a strike from Li Tianjian had failed to destroy it, leaving not even the slightest mark.
"I found this item several months ago at the largest marketplace in the Heavenly Boundary Sect. I heard that it was something the sect master had lost. I don't know whether that's true, but keeping it with me has caused me a great deal of trouble. A few times, I nearly lost my life because of it. I dare not keep it any longer, so I can only present it to the Council of Affairs and let you decide what to do with it," I said sincerely.
When Ma Qing heard that I was actually presenting the pendant in front of so many disciples and sect members, his face turned dark. Even Grand-Uncle-Master Chen revealed hatred on his face. The other several people did not understand the reason, but when they heard